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Since its foundation in 2015, AgriKids, under the umbrella of Irish Rural Link, has reached nearly 80,000 children with dedicated workshop events. The AgriKids platform has evolved to be the leading platform in child-centric farm safety education. It provides both in-school and in-community events as well as support to key rural/farming groups such as Teagasc, libraries, family resource centres and first responders such as An Garda Síochána.

Henry Street Playground was officially named last Friday in honour of former Mayor of the City of Galway, Mary Byrne (1917-2004) - who was the first female Mayor of Galway, and was also a resident of Henry Street.

In Claregalway, a dedicated group of volunteers has been steadily working to enhance the appearance and environment of their community. This year, the group has grown to 11 volunteers, and the rise reflects a growing recognition of the improvements being made.

Galway County Council is joining forces with GAA, LGFA, and camogie clubs from across Galway for the county’s first-ever Green Clubs event at Ballinderreen GAA Club, Clough Road, on Tuesday, June 17.

Oranmore Maree GAA One Club has announced the naming rights sponsorship of Chubb Renville Gaelic Grounds. This landmark sponsorship deal for the development means Chubb will be the named sponsor for the next five years. The naming rights sponsorship will support the club in making the Chubb Renville Gaelic Grounds the home of Oranmore Maree GAA One Club and its’ 1800 plus members.

One of Galway’s most storied football clubs, West United FC, is set to mark a major milestone this weekend as they celebrate their 80th anniversary with a special celebration at the Galway Bay Hotel on Saturday night, May 31. Founded in 1945, West United has become a pillar of the local football community and a driving force in the development of the sport across all levels in the county.

With the crucial June Tidy Towns judging date fast approaching, volunteers from Loughrea Tidy Towns are calling on the community and local authorities to support their efforts in transforming the town.

In 2024, more than 300 apprentices graduated across Galway and Roscommon. On Friday, May 10, Galway and Roscommon Education and Training Board (GRETB) was delighted to host 106 of these apprentices to officially mark their graduation.

The positive role modelling and contribution to the betterment of life in their communities was highlighted last week when Galway Divisional Gardaí hosted the 5th Garda Youth Awards at Galway Racecourse.

The promotion and delivery of the European Sheep Shearing and Wool-handling Championships in Mountbellew this June bank holiday weekend has been boosted by a funding boost of €130,000 from LEADER.